Senior Center Walkathon

The Menlo Park Senior Center will be having its 8th Walkathon to promote healthy habits and exercise on Friday, August 3, from 10:00 a.m.–noon at Kelly Park. This event is one of the many fundraisers we do for the Center. This year, we will team up with children from the summer camp, who will walk with our seniors as buddies. Also, in collaboration with Stanford Hospital we will be doing our warm up exercises and Mills Peninsula Senior Focus will be conducting blood tests.

Ho'omana Hawaiian Band

The Menlo Park Belle Haven Library will host a performance by Ho’omana, playing traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music. Originally formed in 2001, the band is known throughout Northern and Central California for its instantly-recognizable sound, focusing on fresh arrangements of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs with beautiful three-part harmonies. The free event is funded by the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and it will take place at on Saturday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the library, located at 413 Ivy Drive.

National Night Out

National Night Out (NNO) is a time to celebrate partnerships between law enforcement agencies and local neighborhoods. NNO is celebrated nationwide and is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. This year’s NNO events will be held next week Tuesday, August 7. Please join the Belle Haven neighborhood in this fun and engaging event at Hamilton Park - 605 Hamilton Ave - 3:30–7:30 p.m. Police staff will attend to meet and mingle with residents and hand out some cool giveaways. Contact Community Service Officer Deanna Haley dchaley@menlopark.org or 650-330-6300 for more information.

Mad Science: Fire and Ice

The Menlo Park Belle Haven Library will host a “Fire and Ice” science display, especially for elementary school students and their adults. The event is free, thanks to the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and will take place on Wednesday, August 8, at 4:00 p.m. at the library, located at 413 Ivy Drive.

The Carnival of Animals

The Menlo Park Belle Haven Library will host a performance by the Fratello Marionettes, presenting its show “Carnival of the Animals,” wedding three classic tales to the fanciful musical score by Camille Saint-Saens. The event is free, thanks to the Friends of the Menlo Park Library, and will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the library, located at 413 Ivy Drive.

12th Annual Downtown Block Party

The 12th Annual Menlo Park Block Party is Thursday, August 16 from 5:30–8:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the City of Menlo Park, Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, and Facebook. Bring friends, family and neighbors to enjoy the sights, sounds and vibrant energy on Santa Cruz Avenue. The event will be filled with live music, kids activities, food and fun!

This year we are celebrating "Summer Nights," centered around nostalgic activities and creating memories that last a lifetime! This is an event that is great for the whole family including an area for children's activities, silent disco, classic cars and an array of local businesses hosting information booths. Get ready to dance to live music and fill your bellies with outdoor dining!

Senior Center Beach Dance Party

The Menlo Park Senior Center will be having a Beach Dance Party on Friday, August 17, from noon–1:30 p.m. We will be bringing the beach and palm trees to the Senior Center. We host many dances throughout the year, and this is just one of many. There will be DJ playing great music, great food, and so much more!

Summer Concert Series - Kelly Park

Join us at Kelly Park on Tuesdays from 6:30–8:00 p.m. as our Summer Concert Series continues.

August 15: Pellejo Seco is sometimes described as a world fusion band, because you can hear a hint of flamenco there, a smidge of hip-hop there. “I’ve tried to stay outside of jazz,” composer and tresero Ivan Camblor says, “to conserve the son tradition. As a composer I want to concentrate on that.

August 22: Lead by guitarist, composer and music teacher Sebastian Monreal, Monreal Latin Jazz is a quintet that explores different rhythms and styles of Central and South America.

August 29: This is your last chance to see a concert this summer! William Russ Jr., the Detroit born, bred and raised singer commands a voice as soothing as a cool summer breeze and as comforting as a loving embrace. You will be gently glided from song to song by a voice that is incredibly smooth as it is inviting.Will Russ Jr. creates a seduction of soulful interpretations and brilliant vocal arrangements that will hypnotically caress you and have you falling in love all over again.

Menlo Park PoliceCommunity Academy

Applications are currently being accepted for the Menlo Park Police Community Academy. The Academy gives our community members firsthand information on how and why the police department operates, and takes a look at the culture of police work and the organization. It provides an excellent opportunity for the public to interact with department members. If you want to learn more about what police officers and staff do every day and are interested in criminal law, forensics or investigations, this is the place for you. The Academy is an eight week program open to ages 18 years and older, and takes place on Wednesdays, starting September. 5, 2018 from 6:30–9:30 p.m., and ending October. 24, 2018. If you are interested in applying, complete the application - before the deadline Friday, August. 10, 2018. Contact Nicole Acker for more information at nmacker@menlopark.org or 650-330-6325.

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